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New study looks at impact of ride-hailing on Brockton Area Transit

Is the growth of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft affecting transit ridership in Greater Brockton? A recent study by two regional planning agencies and the Brockton area transit authority is trying to answer that question.

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New study identifies climate impacts of Uber, Lyft

A new study by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) shows that ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft are increasing not just traffic but greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in Greater Boston, in a first-ever analysis of the climate impacts of transportation network companies, or TNCs.

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Sen. Crighton, Rep. Livingstone, Rep. Madaro Call for Increased Fees on Uber, Lyft

For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 17, 2019 New legislation aims to curb congestion, promote carpooling BOSTON – Representatives from Boston, Cambridge, and Lynn are joining together with the Metropolitan Area […]

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Report Release: “Fare Choices” on Ride-Hailing in Metro Boston

On February 6, MAPC released “Fare Choices,” a survey of ride-hailing passengers in Metro Boston. The ride-hailing industry, led by Uber and Lyft, has seen explosive growth in recent years. […]

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